The Extraordinary Women Of Venice

Sun. January 17, 2027 at 2:00 pm

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Featuring
Julia Wedman, leader & violin solo
Hélène Brunet, soprano
Danielle Johannes, oboe
Isabelle Fournier, violin
On the program

Antonia Bembo: Act 1 Ritornello, “Se ninfa ai pianti, Danza” & “Strale invisibile” from Ercole Amante
Maddalena Casulana: “Come fiammeggia e Splenda” from Il Primo Libro di Madrigali a 5 voci
Lucia Quinciani: “Udite lagrimosi Spirti”
Marieta Morosina Priuli: “Corrente quarto” & “Corrente prima” from Balletti et Correnti
Barbara Strozzi: Parasti cor meum, Op. 5, No. 83
Maddalena Laura Lombardini Sirmen: Andantino from Violin Concerto in E Major, Op. 3, No. 2 | Con brio from String Quartet No. 6 in E Major

The underground musical revolution of Baroque-era Venice.

Step into Baroque Venice, where a hidden musical revolution gave rise to powerful voices and rising stars. Featuring music by trailblazers including Casulana, the first woman to publish her own music; Bembo, whose work bridged Italian passion and French grandeur; Strozzi, Venice’s most prolific composer of secular music; and Sirmen, a virtuoso violinist who captivated audiences across Europe. Their music, alongside that of Vivaldi, reveals a world of bold artistry, powerful stories, and a legacy that still resonates. These extraordinary composers defied convention and captivated Europe’s courts and concert halls. Discover bold music, powerful stories, and a legacy that still resonates today.

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